Patty Vaughan (TLC)BusinessToro unveils 500, 700 EFI gas-powered utility vehiclesThe Toro Company has launched two gas-powered electronic fuel injection utility vehicles. The 500 EFI and 700 EFI will be available this spring and support more than 40 different accessories. The models feature four-wheel-drive and can hold up to three people for transportation. Additionally, the models can be customized with accessories including windshields, cabs, plow […]January 28, 2015BusinessHow to shovel snow, ice safely this seasonWhen snow blowers can’t be used and snowplows are just too big, it’s time for landscapers to pull out the snow shovel. However, it’s important to remember the proper safety procedures crewmembers need to follow to make sure they’re not seriously injured on the job. The Grounds Guys have put together a few tips on […]January 28, 2015BusinessGetUSales, Tony Bass partner to provide marketing automation packageGetUSales has partnered with landscaping marketer Tony Bass to develop a marketing system to help landscaping professionals. The system, Tony Bass Landscaping Success Automation Package, allows smaller landscaping businesses to get started in marketing automation quickly. The package includes the Infusionsoft platform and seven ready-made email marketing campaigns. The first step in the package is […]January 28, 2015Design-BuildSurviving the winter lullWe’re nearing the end of January and moving right on into February. Many people are asking the question, “Is spring here yet?” The answer is no, but it’s going to come quicker than you think. Your skin is dry, your nose is running and you have more layers on than you can handle. You’ve hit […]January 28, 2015BusinessStihl consolidates Peoria, Hayward facilities into Wisconsin distribution centerStihl is relocating its operations in Peoria, Illinois and Hayward, Wisconsin to one distribution site. The Mississippi Valley Stihl of Peoria and the Midwest Stihl of Hayward will combine in the Village of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. The new operation, Midwest Stihl, will serve customers throughout the mid-northern region. Streamlined services from the new branch will […]January 27, 2015BusinessTips for an effective landscaping marketing strategyGetUSales is giving a few marketing strategy techniques to professional landscapers. The tips discuss parts of an effective marketing strategy that landscaping businesses can use to gain and retain more customers. Here are 4 tips for an effective landscaping marketing strategy: Target the right audience Marketing designed to appeal to everyone usually ends up appealing to […]January 27, 2015Design-BuildAll hands on deck for Snowmageddon 2015Snowmageddon 2015 is underway in the Northeast, and before media outlets begin the widespread panic, landscapers should see this storm as a good thing. Several states have seen warmer temperatures and a lack of snow so far this season. However, Winter Storm Juno is going to put bread on the table for many landscaping businesses. When a […]January 27, 2015HomeLawn Butler[AFG_gallery id=’45’]January 26, 2015BusinessExmark partners with fishing star Iaconelli to host ‘Take Back Your Weekends’ contestExmark Manufacturing has partnered with professional bass fishing star Mike Iaconelli of the fishing talk show, Ike Live. Exmark will unveil a Take Back Your Weekends content campaign and associated video submission contest that will include an all-expense-paid fishing trip with Iaconelli in his hometown of Philadelphia, Penn. The contest is open for entries between […]January 26, 2015BusinessHunter releases updated STK-6V for synthetic turf irrigationTo help turf irrigation, Hunter Industries introduced the STK-6V, a redesigned version of its existing synthetic turf irrigation system to help clean and cool synthetic sports turf. In the updated model, the rotor hangs from an adjustable bracket within the vault for adjustment to meet grade, and adjustable stands support the manifold, eliminating the need […]January 26, 2015Previous PagePage 6 of 199Next PageTop StoriesDesign-BuildSigned, sealed, delivered: Facts and figures for the FourthOn July 4, 1776, history changed forever with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which lead to 13 colonies gaining their independence and the nation we know today coming to life. The Fourth of July is traditionally celebrated around the nation in a myriad of ways, whether it be family gatherings, barbecues, parades, concerts, […]AttachmentsShoulderMaster unveils "world’s first" center paver attachment for compact track loadersBusinessOPPAA Scholarship Fund: Class of 2025 announcedBusinessBobcat social media campaign benefits local parks and recreation spacesEquipmentAgri-Fab launches new swivel cart
